4.14 : Data Standardization and Management _{(Revised 7/2008)}    

The FAA applies data standards to facilitate data sharing across systems, programs, government agencies, and industry. Data standardization improves the transportability of data, facilitates cost-effective development and re-engineering, and improves the quality, utility, and integrity of FAA information products and resources. The FAA data management program consists of data registration, data standardization, data certification, and lifecycle data management. Policy is in FAA Order 1375.1, FAA Information and Data Management. Guidelines and tools are in FAST.